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#204822 - 03/04/10 03:52 AM Re: more build pics [Re: RetiredGeek]
Dazz addict Registered: 09/17/06 Posts: 434 Loc: Hobart, Tasmania, Oz.	Fantastic looking boats Mr Geek! the kids who get to sail them are very lucky indeed! _________________________ Capricorn AUS 1160, 43, 7
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#204938 - 03/05/10 04:13 PM Re: more build pics [Re: Dazz]
Gato addict Registered: 11/06/06 Posts: 432 Loc: Finland	Long have we waited but not in wain, they looks great. Weight of the cat, is the 50kg min weight more or less all right? _________________________ http://www.gust.ax
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#204962 - 03/05/10 07:38 PM Re: more build pics [Re: Gato]
RetiredGeek enthusiast Registered: 09/03/07 Posts: 255 Loc: NZ	We haven't weighed them yet, but Billy thinks they are slightly under weight by a few kilo's
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#204973 - 03/05/10 08:40 PM Re: more build pics [Re: RetiredGeek]
Luiz veteran Registered: 08/24/01 Posts: 1301 Loc: Asuncion, Paraguay	From the LR2 pictures it looks like the boat should sail in its longest waterline, not with the bow up atitude seen in the photos. It might have happened due to the kid's lack of experience or because the tiller extension was too short, but perhaps the rear beam could be displaced forward to force them to seat in the right place? Or maybe that will be a problem downwind? _________________________ Luiz
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#205000 - 03/06/10 09:47 AM Re: more build pics [Re: Luiz]
RetiredGeek enthusiast Registered: 09/03/07 Posts: 255 Loc: NZ	Once the kids sit in the right position, Im sure the bow will sit in a bit further, probably doesn't help that Billy's son is 12 kg below what it was designed for either. If I have to change anything it will be to add a bit of volume aft but Im loath to do that as I wanted the boat to be largely pitchpole proof so we don't scare the kids while they are still learning. We will learn more this weekend when they are out again and hopefully we will see a bit more breeze so that they can push the boats a bit harder.
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#205045 - 03/07/10 05:24 PM Re: more build pics [Re: RetiredGeek]
Luiz veteran Registered: 08/24/01 Posts: 1301 Loc: Asuncion, Paraguay	Originally Posted By: RetiredGeek Once the kids sit in the right position, Im sure the bow will sit in a bit further, probably doesn't help that Billy's son is 12 kg below what it was designed for either. If I have to change anything it will be to add a bit of volume aft but Im loath to do that as I wanted the boat to be largely pitchpole proof so we don't scare the kids while they are still learning. We will learn more this weekend when they are out again and hopefully we will see a bit more breeze so that they can push the boats a bit harder. Great news! It will certainly float on its design waterline with the right weight, more breeze and correct seating. Luiz
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#205108 - 03/08/10 07:39 PM Re: more build pics [Re: Luiz]
Gato addict Registered: 11/06/06 Posts: 432 Loc: Finland	I don't think you have to change anything. It's absolutly the same thing on both the Tabby and the DS 12, where you put the weight is of great importance and it takes a good part of skill to make the cat go fast. So may the best sailor, not the best boat win the race. Edited by Gato (03/08/10 07:42 PM) _________________________ http://www.gust.ax
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#205184 - 03/09/10 10:41 PM Re: more build pics [Re: Gato]
RetiredGeek enthusiast Registered: 09/03/07 Posts: 255 Loc: NZ	Originally Posted By: Gato I don't think you have to change anything. It's absolutely the same thing on both the Tabby and the DS 12, where you put the weight is of great importance and it takes a good part of skill to make the cat go fast. So may the best sailor, not the best boat win the race. Have since found out that Bill's son is only 36kg, so its no wonder its riding high. On the plus side even though there was little wind this past weekend, we found out that a 36kg kid can right the boat by themselves which is always good :-) Hopefully the forecast 15-20 knots for this coming weekend will arrive and we can have some fun pushing the boats a bit :-)
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#205231 - 03/10/10 07:21 PM Re: more build pics [Re: RetiredGeek]
Gato addict Registered: 11/06/06 Posts: 432 Loc: Finland	Good luck, the F12 is not a problem even for a kid in +15 knots. Some other cats can get difficult even for adults in +15 knots... Edited by Gato (03/10/10 07:24 PM) _________________________ http://www.gust.ax
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#206178 - 03/20/10 01:17 AM Re: more build pics [Re: Gato]
RetiredGeek enthusiast Registered: 09/03/07 Posts: 255 Loc: NZ	here's a few more pics Attachments
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